The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes the sexually-transmitted infection gonorrhea.Although it can be isolated from the vagina,there are numerous normal biota in that location as well.In order to culture this pathogenic bacterium,one should use:

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Selective media should be used to culture Neisseria gonorrhoeae, as it allows for the selective growth of the pathogenic bacterium while inhibiting the growth of other normal vaginal biota. In particular, Thayer-Martin agar is commonly used as a selective medium for N. gonorrhoeae. Enrichment media and liquid media are not necessarily selective, and refrigeration temperature is suboptimal for the growth of N. gonorrhoeae.

The Bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Causes the Sexually-Transmitted Infection Gonorrhea